PACV · CDV
Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport
Cordova, AlaskaElevation 54 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
16/34
RWY 16181°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 341°T
Traffic patternLeft
09/27
RWY 09114°T
Landing length (LDA)7,500 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,500 / 7,500 / 7,500 ft
Approach lightsODALS
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 27294°T
Landing length (LDA)7,500 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,500 / 7,500 / 7,500 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport is in Cordova, Alaska. Field elevation 54 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerMATTHEW MYSZKA
Manager phone907-424-3202
AttendedDaily, 0600–1630
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPACV / CDV
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)JUNEAU
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates60.4918, -145.4780
Distance from city11 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.600
FREQUENCIES
Communications
133.6
ANCHORAGE APP/DEP
A/D
134.8
ASOS
ASOS
123.6
CTAF
CTAF
122.2
JUNEAU RDO
FSS
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ERRATIC WINDS.
›ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 250 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD DER 27.
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 27; ODALS RWY 09; VASI RWYS 09 & 27; HIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF.
›RWY 09 VASI UNUSBL BYD 4 NM DUE TO OBSTS.
›36 IN ORANGE CONES MAY 1 - OCT 25.
›36 IN ORANGE CONES MAY 1 - OCT 25.
›PCR VALUE: 977/F/A/X/T
›RWY 16/34 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/380 SKED AND NON-SKED OPS WITH PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
›CLSD TO ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXC 24 HR PPR IN WRITING - AMGR BOX 598 CORDOVA AK 99574.
›CORDOVA WX - 424-7614 OR 122.65.
›ARFF EQUIP DURG ACR ACT ONLY.
›MOOSE & BIRDS INVOF ARPT & RWYS.
›ARPT SVCS & COND RPTG AVBL ONLY DURG MAINT DUTY HR; AFT HR - AMGR. BTN 1600 & 0700 SNOW REMOVAL & DEICE NA. RWY COND RPT REFLECTS DAY OPS ONLY.
›TSA REGULATED ARPT; SEE 49 CFR 1542. GATES & DOORS MUST BE SECURED ALL TIMES; INFO - AMGR.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›ARPT SAND LRGR GRADATION THAN FAA RCMDD/SEE AC150/5200-30.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PACV have a METAR?
Yes. PACV is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PACV have a TAF?
When PACV issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PACV?
PACV sits at 54 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PACV?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
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